Sermons on No Sour Grapes:

Thanksgiving Communion

Contributed by Scott Spencer on Nov 27, 2011

Jesus said these elements before us today are SYMBOLIC of His body and blood. There’s no saving power in these elements, and none will be saved today by partaking. This is a time of remembrance. But first, there are several things we need to bring to th

Thanksgiving Communion John 6; I Corinthians 10:16-11:31 16 Is not the cup of thanksgiving for which we give thanks a participation in the blood of Christ? And is not the bread that we break a participation in the body of Christ? Because there is one loaf, we, who are many, are one body, for ...read more

Denomination: Calvary Chapel

Ruth 2: God Provides Generous Justice Series

Contributed by Vic Folkert on Jan 16, 2020

Ruth has 3 strikes against her: a widow, a foreigner, and fatherless. God provides by the law of gleaning, and the righteousness of Boaz.

Ruth 2: God Provides GENEROUS JUSTICE ***My father told me about his great-grandfather, a farmer who emigrated to America, along with many from his church in the Netherlands. Unfortunately, the man’s wife died, leaving him with three young children. He hired a teenage girl to watch the children, ...read more

Scripture: Ruth 2:1-23, Psalm 146:5-9, Deuteronomy 10:17-18, Leviticus 19:9-10

Denomination: Presbyterian/Reformed

Sermon # 32 - The Robe Of Repentance Series

Contributed by Andrew Dixon on Dec 6, 2024

The King of Nineveh took off his robe and put on sackcloth and sat in ashes to signify his humble repentance before the Almighty God. There is nothing God can’t do with a repentant church and true revival will break forth when this happens.

We read in Jonah 3:6, “When the king of Nineveh heard about it, he got up from his throne, took off his robe, put on sackcloth, and sat down in ashes.” (GNB) Jonah was sent by God to the city of Nineveh, and the message that Jonah preached was that the city would be destroyed in forty days. When ...read more

Scripture: Jonah 3:6, 1 Timothy 2:9, Genesis 3:21, Luke 8:27, Luke 8:35, Proverbs 28:13, 1 Kings 21:25, 1 Kings 21:27, 1 Kings 21:29, Matthew 11:21, Isaiah 5:4  (view more)  (view less)

Denomination: Other

The Scepter Will Not Pass From Judah

Contributed by Steve Sheek on Dec 24, 2018

Jacob blessed his sons, but the blessings were prophecies that shaped the future of Israel. Judah's blessing changed the world forever.

20181222 Parsha Vayechi – The Scepter Will Not Pass From Judah Readings Genesis 49: 8-12 Matthew 1: 18-25 Today is 22 December 2018. I want to thank God for a miracle that occurred 28 years ago on this date. About 5pm I was working on a couple of wooden boxes for my boys and was cutting ...read more

Scripture: Genesis 49:8-12, Matthew 1:18-25

Denomination: *other

Discovering The Depths Of God’s Love

Contributed by James Snyder on Apr 4, 2016

It is important to understand there is a huge difference between knowing that God loves you and experiencing God’s love in your life. This is where so many people fall short.

Song of Solomon 1:1-17 If you would ask somebody to quote John 3:16, there would be few people who could not do it, particularly people who attend church. But, if you would ask them what it meant you might not get the right answer. They could tell you the Bible says that God loves the world, but ...read more

Scripture: Song of Songs 1:1-17

Denomination: Christian Missionary Alliance

Found In The Field Of Grace Series

Contributed by Mark Schaeufele on Oct 23, 2025

God’s providence is often seen through the faithful obedience of His people in ordinary circumstances.

FOUND IN THE FIELD OF GRACE Text: Ruth 2:1-7 Introduction 1. Even in our most ordinary moments, God is weaving together His plan. 2. God’s providence is often seen through the faithful obedience of His people in ordinary circumstances. 3. How do we see God at work when nothing miraculous seems to ...read more

Scripture: Ruth 2:1-7

Denomination: Methodist

Vine & Branch Study Series

Contributed by Rodney Fry on May 26, 2004

A lot of this sermon series is like the study the Vine & Branch Study

I. What do I believe about what My Life should “Produce” For God? a. What have I accomplished in my life so far that might be eternally important from God’s point of ...read more

Scripture: John 15:1-18

Denomination: Baptist

Take Your Commitments Seriously ...numbers 6:1-8 (Lesson)

Contributed by Ronnie Miller on Dec 4, 2011

The vow of the Nazarite. This was a voluntary vow. Any man or woman of Israel who wanted to become a Nazarite could do so. He could take the vow for a certain period of time or for a lifetime. God did not command it; it was purely voluntary.

12/04/11 Take your comments seriously ...Numbers 6:1-8 (Lesson) The vow of the Nazarite. This was a voluntary vow. Any man or woman of Israel who wanted to become a Nazarite could do so. He could take the vow for a certain period of time or for a lifetime. God did not command it; it was purely ...read more

Scripture: Numbers 6:1-13

Denomination: Baptist

Abiding In The Vine Series

Contributed by Jeffrey Sims on Feb 13, 2025

This sermon is all about bearing fruit for the Kingdom of God. It encourages us to stay connected to the true vine which is Jesus Christ

Imagine this: You’re walking through a vineyard early in the morning. The air is crisp, the sunlight filters through the vines, and clusters of grapes hang heavy, waiting to be harvested. But as you walk, you notice something —a branch has been broken off from the vine. The leaves are shriveled, ...read more

Scripture: John 15:4-5, Galatians 5:22-23

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

Ambitious To Please God Series

Contributed by Rod Macarthur on Mar 22, 2002

This lesson draws our attention to the focus and passion with which we strive to please God. 2nd in "Pleasing God" series.

Ambitiously Pleasing Him Text: 2 Cor. 5:9 “…have as our ambition…” Theme: To emulate Jesus and Paul in pleasing God. Introduction: What do you think of an “ambitious man”? 1) one with an agenda to promote himself? 2) one who is eager to get on with it? 3) one who undertakes monumental ...read more

Scripture: 2 Corinthians 5:1-10

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

The Service Of Christ

Contributed by Ed Wood on Jul 1, 2004

A message on living the Christian life.

THE SERVICE OF CHRIST Colossians 1:23-29 INTRO: What the eye once sees it can never unsee. I wonder what would happen if we saw Jesus as Paul saw him? What would happen to us if we had that kind of vision? Here is a man who didn’t see him personally, but fell at his feet. You can’t meet Jesus ...read more

Scripture: Colossians 1:23-29

Denomination: Baptist

Conceived In Anguish; Consummated In Glory Series

Contributed by W Pat Cunningham on Sep 15, 2012

The scene at the cross of Christ is of a triple trinity, joined by a young man

September 15, 2012 Our Lady of Sorrows Verbum Domini Today we are invited by the Church to witness the climactic scene of human history–the moment on Calvary when Jesus, center of a triple trinity, gives over His Spirit and dies for us. The Holy Father recognizes that this is the central ...read more

Scripture: John 19:25-30

Denomination: Catholic

Lifestyle Of Worship

Contributed by Jeremy Poling on Jun 3, 2014

Man's life should demonstrate worship.

Thank you Rev. Lee Wells Lifestyle of Worship Concept: 1) A man cannot separate his actions from his heart. 2) A man's actions are the fruit of his life. 3) The fruit of our life is worship unto the Lord. Worship is a lifestyle (lifestyle: the 'style' in which you live your life.) One of the ...read more

Scripture: John 4:23-24

Denomination: Pentecostal

Our God Is Sweet! Series

Contributed by Larry Vollink on Dec 22, 2020

Our God is sweet? YES! He provided sweetness to Moses and Israel. Jesus in the same manner provided sweetness!

There are 27 different definitions/meanings of "sweet/sweetness." Specifically, it could be the tastiness of honey or sugar. Or, it could something pleasing to the ear, such as a sweet sound. Or to the eye, beautiful, awesome. Or a very special person, you call "Sweet heart"! ...read more

Scripture: Exodus 15:25

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

"I Got It"

Contributed by Gerald Roberts on Nov 20, 2016

The sermon shares how the thief on the cross with Jesus Got it salvation.

Luke 23:33-43 “I GOT IT” 1. The text shares with us the location of events of the day it is The Place of the Skull" • It is the location of the abused people shaking their heads Psalm 22:7), 7All who see me mock me; they hurl insults, shaking their ...read more

Scripture: Luke 23:33-43

Denomination: Methodist